1) The most controversial and confusing ‘sect’ with regards to its diversity is the:

1. Sufis.
2. Bahais.
3. Ismailis.
4. Qadiyanis.

2) Which sect is also known as “Sevener Shi'ites”?

1. Ismailis.
2. Ahmadis.
3. Bahais.
4. Sufis.

3) People belonging to the same sect may significantly differ from one another in their beliefs and practices. The underlying cause for this is the:

1. confusion in beliefs within a sect.
2. malpractice of beliefs within a sect.
3. presence of sub sects within a sect.
4. There is no particular reason for this.

4) Which sect is also known as “Qadiyanis”?

1. Bahais.
2. Ismailis.
3. Ahmadis.
4. Sufis.

5) As a new Muslim, Bilal came into contact with Muslims belonging to various sects and became confused. Identifying deviant sects is:

1. impossible, since there are so many diverse sects.
2. difficult and complicated, since there are no clear guidelines available.
3. possible, since there are guidelines available to identify them.
4. unnecessary, since the number of sects are innumerable and identifying them is a waste of time.      

6) Which of the following characteristics warrant caution with regards to identifying a deviant sect?

1. Disregard for proofs and evidences based on the Quran and Sunnah.
2. Speaking badly about the sahabah (companions) of the Prophet.
3. Following personal desires and putting them ahead of the Quran and Sunnah.
4. All of the above.

7) Which two sects believe in a chosen messenger after the death of Prophet Muhammad:

1. Submitters and Sufis.
2. Ismailis and Bahais.
3. Submitters and Nation of Islam.
4. Sufis and Qadiyanis.

8) Which of the following beliefs or practices are typical of the Shia sect?

1. Praying three times a day.
2. Following the teachings of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
3. Believing people of black ethnicity to be the original race on earth.
4. Rejecting the Quran, not praying or performing Hajj.

9) Which of the following beliefs and practices are correct?

1. Hating the scholars of Islam.
2. Giving secondary importance to the teachings (Sunnah) of Prophet Muhammad, claiming the Quran is sufficient.
3. Not paying attention to Islamic Monotheism and hating those who do.
4. None of the above.